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The law is plainly laid down in Hawkins, P. C. that the same strictness required in indictments extend to all summary convictions, and it is right it should be so, particularly when there is no appeal from the judgment of a single magistrate. This conviction is therefore set aside. HENRY SHIPPEN.
To be filed by Mr. Walker, counsel for the Common- wealth.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.
IMPROVEMENT OF THE MONONGAHELA RIVER.
The Hon. Andrew Stewart has furnished to the edi- tors of the Pennsylvania Democrat, the report of the Engineers employed last summer in making a survey, plan, and estimate for the improvement of the river from this city to Brownsville. From this report we now extract the conclusion and the estimate. We will, per- haps, publish the whole report in our next paper.
In his note to the editors, Mr. Stewart says-"You will perceive that the President has declined deciding on the plan, until further surveys are made, which will be done this summer." He also expresses the hope that appropriations, for the commencement of the work, will be made at the next session of Congress.
"I now proceed to the estimate of this work, accor- ding to the plan above detailed. In this estimate, a provision is made for clearing the bed of the river from obstructions made by the present wing dams; and also of clearing the shores of standing and fallen timber, as well as for removing the few snags which now exist. No provision, however, is made for the damage done to the two river mills which will be destroyed, and two or three mills on the tributary creeks which will be somewhat injured by the improvement. The cheap- ness with which steam engines are made, and the pro- fusion of fuel, have rendered the use of this species of power so economical, that the water mills on the river have been gradually loosing their value, and, of the number which formerly existed, only two now remain. These reasons justify the conclusion that the claim for damages that can equitably be made, must be small. But, as this amount depends on the arbitrary value at- tached to their property, by individuals, it could not be introduced with propriety into this estimate.
8. Forsyth's old dam
7. Baldwin's dam
6. Frey's Shoals
5. |Parkinson's upper dam
4. |Fishpot ripple
3. Pine Run ripple
2. |Braddock's lower ripple
1. M'Clurg's mill,
Situation.
-
11
7
2 7
8
M. Yds.
dam.
from last
Distance
880
1260
1320
1620
00
210
60
52
43
38
27
19
16
10
2
M. Yds.
Pittsb'g.
from
80
950
1450
130
270
270
60
182
250
220
210
220
250
320
446
Yards.
Length.
9%
9
9
0
0
9
7
9
Feet.
dam.
-
36}
Feet.
Locks.
136,193
14,103
15,120
16,542
14,965
14,630
15,750
16,763
28,320
Dollars.
Cost.
Height of Lift of| Estimated
Estimate as above,
136,193
Lockage, 36₺ ft. at $1,600 per ft.
58,400
Excavation of channels, &c. 11,200
Walling for sluices, 7,376
Clearing of river and banks,
8,000
221,169
Add 10 per cent. for contingencies, 22,117
Total,
$243,286
I was assisted in making the survey on which this re- port was founded, by Mr. J. W. Smith, to whose skill
Estimate of the Expense of rendering the Monongahela river, between Brownsville and Pitts-
No.
8
4
burg, navigable for Steam Boats of 100 tons.
Distance
47
4
6
249
PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS.
1833.]
and industry I am indebted for its completion in time to prevent the rise of water, which took place early in November, from depriving us of the results. I am, very respectfully, sir, Your obedient servant,
WM. HOWARD, U. S. Civil Eng.
To Lieut. Gol. ARBERT, Topographical Bureau, Washington. Washington City, Feb. 5, 1833.
From the Christian Advocate and Journal. ANECDOTES OF DR. RUSH.
On Preaching .- The Doctor once informed me that when he was a young man, he had been invited on some occasion to dine in company with Robert Morris, Esq. a man celebrated for the part he took in the Amer- ican Revolution. It so happened that the company had waited some time for Mr. Morris, who on his appear- ance, apologized for detaining them, by saying that he had been engaged in reading a sermon of a clergyman who had just gone to England to receive orders. "Well, Mr. Morris," said the Doctor, " how did you like the sermon? I have heard it highly extolled." " Why, Doctor," said he, "I did not like it at all. It's too smooth and tame for me." "Mr. Morris,", replied the Doctor, "what sort of a sermon do you like?" " I like sir," replied Mr. M. "that kind of preaching which drives a man into one corner of his pew,and makes him think the devil is after him."
I heard him reprove his medical class once for rest- lessness, during one of his lectures, by saying: " Gen- tlemen, I fear I do not make you happy. The happy are always contented." This gentle rebuke pleased me so well that after the lecture, 1 thanked him for it, ob- serving that when occasion should offer, I would try the effect of it on my congregation. " No," said the Doc- tor, "I hope you will not. It is no compliment to a minister of the Gospel to reprove his congregation for inattention. He should be able to keep their attention." Adding that "Dr. M's congregations were always at- tentive. "
Dr. Rush was perhaps one of the most untiring stu- dents that ever lived. Two young physicians were con- versing in his presence once, and one of them said, " When I finished my studies -- " "When you fi- nished your studies!" said the Doctor abruptly, "Why you must be a happy man to have finished so young. L do not expect to finish mine while I live."
The writer once asked him how he had been able to collect such an immense amount of information and facts as his publications and lectures contained.
" I have been enabled to do it," replied he, "by eco- nomising my time as Mr. Wesley did. I have not spent an hour in amusements for the last thirty years." And, taking a small note book from his pocket, and showing it to me, he said, " I fill such a book as this once in a week with observations and thoughts which occur to me, and acts collected in the rooms of my patients, and these are preserved and used."
I once heard the doctor relate the following dream to show that the memory sometimes exerts itself more powerfully in our sleeping than our waking hours in calling up things that have been forgotten. A gentle man in Jersey, of large property had provided in his will, that his wife in connexion with a neighbor, should settle his estate. After his death, in fulfilling the in- tentions of his will, a certain important paper was mis- sing. Repeated and diligent search was made for it, but in vain. The widow at length dreamed that the said paper was in the bottom of a barrel in the garret, covered withi a number of books. The dream made so strong an impression on her mind that she was in. duced to make an examination; and there to her aston- isement she found the paper." The Doctor's explanation was, that no supernatural agency had been employed, VOE. XII. 32
but that during the abstraction of all external objects and impressions from the senses in a sleeping state, the memory exerted itself with an intenseness that it could not do in its waking state. He supposed that her hus- band had informed her at some time of the situation of the paper, and that the fact had become dormant in the memory until the dream called it up.
Total,
Foreign,
Other Ports,
Pittsburg,
New York,
Baltimore,
Virginia,
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Florida,
Mobile,
New Orleans,
FROM
24742
50
1585
161
3468
595
3633
6615
18
205
8112
10575
86
4.69
1004
655
1543
3989
429
2397
25515
209
207
817
3026
1599
4517
4643
1367
9130
14946
1711
1601
1218
2121
2874
686
479
4256
15805
1065
537
2731
1336
5652
295
1020
3169
The Export to Foreign ports from October 1, 1832, to September 30th, 1833, has been to England, 4970 bales. 117 France,
5087
Same period, 1831-32,
3977
Same period, 1830-31,
3243
Same period, 1829-30,
2362
Same period, 1828-29, 4001
The stock remaining on sale on the 1st October, 1833, was 791 bales against 459 bales in 1832, and 7181 bales in 1831. Last year the manufactures were well supplied, at this time their stock is very low.
From the Philadelphia Gazette. PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS.
Friday, October 11, 1833.
The newly elected members of the Select and- Com- mon Councils; met in their respective chambers, at elven o'clock this morning. The
SELECT COUNCIL
Organized by electing Joseph R. Ingersoll, Esq. Pre- sident, who after taking the chair, delivered a neat and appropriate address, expressive of his thanks for the honor conferred, &c. After which the members took the oath of qualification.
Joseph G. Clarkson was elected Clerk, and Lydia R Bailey, Printer.
The rules of intercourse adopted by the late Coun- cils, were revived for the present Council, and Com- mon Council concurred in the motion.
Communications were received from Richard Price, and William M. Meredith, tendering their resignations as trustees of the Girard College. .
A joint committee was appointed to report on the
30th, 1833, compared with the four preceding years.
Import of Cotton at this Port, from October 1, 1832, to September
IMPORT OF COTTON.
From the Commercial Herald.
1832-33. |1831-32. |1830-31.|1829-30. 1828-29.
2
250
PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS.
[OCTOBER
unfinished business of the old Councils, proper for the action of the present Councils.
Select Council concurred with the Common Council in the appointment of William Daugherty as Messen- ger.
The President appointed the following gentlemen members of the Watering Committee-Messrs. Weth- erill, Lewis, Groves and Jackson,and Common Council, Messrs. Mc Mullen, Byerly, Lancaster and Smith.
Messrs. Groves, McCready and Price, were appoint- ed a Committee on City Improvements on the Schuyl- kill.
COMMON COUNCILS.
Was called to order by Dr. R M. Huston, on whose motion Henry Troth, Esq. was appointed to take the chair. The certificates of membership being read over, and ordered to be recorded, the Mayor of the city, on motion of Mr. Chandler, was introduced, and the mem- bers duly qualified. Common Council then proceeded to the choice of a President, which resulted in the unanimous election of Henry Troth, who on being con- ducted to the chair, returned thanks for the distinction, and declared his determination to discharge the duties of his office with entire impartiality.
Robert Hare, jr. was duly elected Clerk; William Daugherty Messenger, and Lydia R. Bailey, Printer and Stationer.
Messrs. Troth, McMullin, Chandler, and Huston, were elected Commissioners of the Girard Trust, by the Common Council, and Messrs. Lippincott, Lewis, Eyre and Meredith, by the Select Council.
Messrs. Gilder, Byerly, Smith and Hutchinson, were appointed by Common Council, as members of the building committee of the Girard College.
On motion, both Councils resolved to meet on Tues- day next, at 12 o'clock, for the election of a Mayor of then retired. the city.
A special meeting of Councils was held October 14th, afternoon. On motion, the resolution before the last Councils, authorizing the Mayor to draw his warrant on the Treasurer of the Girard Estate, for $10,000 to be appropriated to the city improvements on the Schuyl- kill, was referred to a joint committee of two members from each council. Committee of Common Council, Messrs Huston and Chandler.
The petition of Samuel Geiss, an item of unfinished business, was referred to a special committee.
On motion, the subject of purchasing additional co- pies of Girard's will, for the use of the new members, was referred to the Library committee, with power to act.
'The following named gentlemen were appointed a committee to take charge of the Girard lands in Penn- sylvania out of Philadelphia county-from the Select Council, Messrs. Groves, Lippincott, and Neff; from the Common Council, Messrs. Toland, Gilder, and Huston. Several other committees were appointed in the Common Council, which will be published when completed by the Select Council.
Councils adjourned until to-morrow morning at 12 o'clock, to elect a Mayor, and two Commissioners of the Girard College, in the place of Messrs Price, and Meredith.
ELECTION OF A MAYOR.
Oct. 15th, at noon, the Councils held a joint meeting to elect the Mayor of the city, for the ensuing year; and also two trustees of the Girard College for Orphans.
The following members were present, of the
SELECT COUNCIL.
INGERSOLL, Groves,
Lewis,
Worrell,
M'Credy,
Meredith,
Price, Lippincott,
Eyre,
Jackson,
COMMON COUNCIL.
TROTH, Chandler,
Huston,
Smith,
Gilder, Yarnell,
Toland,
M'Mullen,
White,
Wright,
Kirk,
Firth,
Hutchinson,
Warner,
Montelius,
Schott,
Lancaster,
Darrah.
Byerly,
The Election was vive voce, and every member present, as his name was called, responded
JOIIN SWIFT.
The President of the joint meeting, Mr. Ingersoll, having announced to the members the result of the Election, Messrs. Groves and Byerly were appointed a committee to wait on the Mayor elect, announce to him the result of the vote, and request him to attend in the Council Chamber, and be qualified in presence of the people and their representatives.
On the introduction of the Mayor, Councils rose, and the President announced to him his election. The Re- corder, Joseph M'Ilvaine, Esq. then administered to the Mayor elect the oath of office-which bound him to respect the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania, and faithful- ly discharge the duties of Mayor of the city of Phila- delphia.
The Mayor then expressed his thanks to the Coun- cils for this renewed instance of their confidence, and expressed his determination to devote his attention ex- clusively to the public service.
Having subscribed the usual obligation, the Mayor
CHOICE OF TRUSTEES.
After the Election and qualification of the Mayor, the Councils proceeded, in joint ballot, to elect Trus- tees in the place of Messrs. Price and Meredith, elected to Council. When it appeared that
SAMUEL V. MERRICK,
was chosen, for one year, in the place of Richard Price; and
JAMES GOWAN,
was chosen, for three years, in the place of Wm. M. Meredith.
The business of the joint meeting having been ac- complished, the Select Council proceeded to their Chamber, and the President announced his appointment of Standing and Joint committees; and sent to Common Council an amendment to the Wills' Hospital Ordi- nance.
In Common Councils, the Paving Committee was filled up. Councils, adjourned to Friday evening.
THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE GIRARD TRUST.
The new commissioners assembled Oct. 15th, at their room. The members are, Joshua Lippincott, Manuel Ayre, Henry T'roth, Laurence Lewis, Robert McMul- len, Joseph R. Chandler, Wm. M. Meredith, Dr. R. M. Huston, and his honor the Mayor, ex officio. The board proceeded to the election of officers, when the follow- ing gentlemen were unanimously re-elected·
President-Joshua Lippincott.
Secretary-Morgan Ash.
Agent for Farms -- George Bastian.
The following committees were appointed by the President.
On Real Estate-Messrs. Troth, McMullen and Hus- ton.
Finance and Accounts -Eyre, Lewis aad Meredith. Farms and Lots in the County-Swift, Chandler and Lippincott .- U. S. Gazette.
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RECEPTION OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, 1789.
1833.]
RECEPTION OF GENERAL WASHINGTON, 1789.
Upon looking over a file of the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, for April 1789, we met with the following articles relating to the reception of General Washington in this city, who was then on his way to New York, to take upon himself the office of President of the United States. As a reminiscence of old times, and an expression of the sentiments and feelings of the public towards that great man, as well as exhibiting the style in which such honors were then paid-it will we have no doubt prove interesting to our readers, and revive in many of them recollections of scenes in which proba- bly they participated.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in this city to his friend in the country, dated the 22d inst.
"My dear Nephew,
"I know you are anxious to hear the particulars of our late procession on the arrival of the President Gen - eral. Being myself one of the Dramatis personæ, I shall give you a short detail of it, as well as my memory will serve.
"On the 19th instant, His Excellency Thomas Mifflin, Esq. President of the State, the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq. Speaker of our Legislature, and the old city troop of horse, commanded by Captain Miles, pro- ceeded as far as the line between this state and that of Delaware, under the pleasing expectation of meeting our beloved WASHINGTON, President-General of the United States; we were, however disappointed, as he did not arrive at the line till early the next morning, when we were joined by another troop from the city, commanded by Captain Bingham. After paying him the tribute of military honor due to his rank and exalt- ed character, by proper salutes and otherwise, we es- corted him into Chester, where we breakfasted, and rested perhaps a couple of hours.
"This great and worthy man finding he could not possibly elude the parade which necessarily must attend manifestations of joy and affection, when displayed by a grateful people, to their patriot benefactor, ordered his carriages into the rear of the whole line, and mount- ed an elegant horse, accompanied by the venerable patriot Charles Thompson, Esq. and his former aid de- camp, the celebrated Col. Humphries; both of whom were also on horseback.
"On our way to the city, we were joined by detach- ments from the Chester and Philadelphia troops of horse, commanded by Captains McDowell and Thomp- son, and also by a number of respectable citizens, at whose head was the worthy citizen and soldier, his Excellency Arthur St. Clair, Esq. Governor of the western territory. Thus we proceeded to Mr. Gray's bridge, on Schuylkill; observing the strictest order and regularity during the march. But here, my nephew, such a scene presented itself, as even the pencil of a Raphael could not delineate.
"The bridge was highly decorated with laurel and other evergreens, by Mr. Gray himself, the ingenious Mr. Peale, and others, and in such a style, as to display uncommon taste in these gentlemen. At each end there were erected magnificent arches, composed of laurel, emblematical of the ancient triumphal arches used by the Romans, and on each side of the bridge a laurel shrubbery, which seemed to challenge even Na- ture herself for simplicity, ease and elegance. And as our beloved WASHINGTON passed the bridge, a lad, beau- tifully ornamented with sprigs of laurel, assisted by cer- tain machinery, let drop, above the Hero's head, unper- ceived by him, a civic crown of laurel. There was also a very elegant display of variegated fi gs on each side the bridge, as well as other places, which alternately
caught the eye, and filled the spectator's soul with ad- miration and delight.
"But who can describe the heartfelt gratulations of more than twenty thousand free citizens, who lined every fence, field and avenue between the bridge and the city. The aged sire, the venerable matron, the blooming virgin, and the ruddy youth, were all emulous in their plaudits-nay, the lisping infant did not with- hold its innocent smile of praise and approbation.
"In short, all classes and descriptions of citizens dis- covered (and they felt what they discovered) the most undisguised attachment and unbounded zeal for their dear Chief, and I may add, under God, the Saviour of their country. Not all the pomp of majesty, not even Imperial dignity itself, surrounded with its usual splen- cour and magnificence, could equal this interesting scene.
"On approaching near the city, our illustrious Chief was highly gratified with a further military display of infantry, commanded by Capt. James Rees, and artil- iery, commanded by Capt. Jeremiah Fisher, two active and able officers; and here I must not omit to give due praise to that worthy veteran Major Fullerton, for his zeal, activity, and good conduct on this occasion.
"These corps joined in the procession, and thousands of freemen, whose hearts burned with patriotic fire, also fell into the ranks almost every square we march- ed, until the column swelled beyond credibility itself; and having conducted the man of our hearts to the City-Tavern, he was introduced to a very grand and plentiful banquet, which was prepared for him by the citizens. The pleasures and festivity of the day being over, they were succeeded by a handsome display of fire-works in the evening. Thus I have given you a faint idea of this glorious procession, and of the universal joy which inspired every heart upon this interesting, this important occasion.
"I am, Dear Nephew, &c."
The decorations of the Lower Ferry, &c on Monday last, by Messrs. Gray, in honour of the arrival of the il- lustrious President-General, gave the highest satisfac- tion to all the spectators.
On the top of the new house was elevated a large flag, which, by a pre-concerted signal, gave notice to the troops on the Commons of the arrival of his Excel- lency.
At the south-west corner of the bridge was placed a white flag -- device a rising sun, more than half above the horizon-motto, "The rising empire." At the north- west corner, opposite the above flag, was one with the inscription-"The new æra." On the hill at the south-west corner was an elegant blue flag. Along the north side of the bridge were ranged eleven flags, inscribed with the names of the eleven members of the new confederacy-New-Hampshire, Connecticut, Mas- sachusetts, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ma- ryland, Delaware, Virginia, South-Carolina and Geor- gia. The American flag was hoisted in the centre of the bridge, at the south side. At the south-east corner was erected, upon a very high pole, the cap of liberty, decorated with eleven stars and stripes; und erneatlı, blue flag-device, a rattlesnake-motto, "Don't tread on me." At the north-east corner, a white flag dis- played emblems of trade and commerce, with the mot- to, "May commerce flourish."
The ferry-boat was moored about the centre of the river, near the bridge, and had two jacks flying-the ferry-barge was at fitty yards distance, with a jack fly- ing, which displayed the American stars. The bridge was neatly lined at each side with laurel, intermixed with cedar bushes. At each end of it was a triumphal arch, entwined with laurel; and a laurel wreath was suspended from the centre of the western arch. which was lowered by a child, clad in white, on the adjacent hill, at the approach of his Excellency.
When we consider the shortness of the time in which these arrangements were made-the elegance of their
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[OCTOBER
appearance-and the expence to which Messrs. Gray disinterestedly went on the occasion, no man can re- frain from bestowing on them that tribute of applause which they have so well deserved.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 24.
The entertainment given by the citizens of Philadel- phia to his Excellency the President of the United States, on Monday last, was extremely elegant, and con. ducted with great propriety and decorum. All the clergy and respectable strangers in the city were in- vited to it. A band of music played during the whole time of the dinner.
The conduct of his Excellency upon this occasion, as usual, captivated every heart.
Tuesday morning, at ten o'clock, the city troops of light horse paraded, in order to accompany him to T'renton; but his Excellency being obliged, on account of the rain, to ride in his carriage, insisted upon declin- ing the honour they intended him; "for he could not," he said, "think of travelling under cover, while they were exposed to the rain on horseback."
How different is power when derived from its only just source, viz. THE PEOPLE, from that which is de- rived from conquest, oi hereditary succession! The first magistrate of the nations of Europe assume the titles of Gods; and treat their subjects like an inferior race of animals. Our beloved Magistrate delights to shew upon all occasions, that he is a man-and instead of assuming the pomp of master, acts as if he consider- ed himself the father-the friend-and the servant of the People.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 22.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock his Excellency the President of the United States left this city, on his journey to New York. His Excellency was accompa- nied by Charles Thomson, Esq., and Colonel Hum- phreys, formerly aid-de-camp to his Excellency. Pre- vious to his Excellency's departure the following Ad- dresses were presented.
[See next No. of the Register]
The following toasts were drank on Monday last, at the Entertainment given at the City Tavern to his Ex- cellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq.
1. The United States.
2. The Federal Constitution.
3. The Senate and Representatives of the United States.
4. His Most Christian Majesty, our great and good Ally.
5. His Catholic Majesty. 6. 'The United Netherlands.
7. The State of Virginia.
8. The Vice-President of the United States.
9. The State of Pennsylvania.
10. The immortal memory of those Heroes, who fell in defence of the liberties of America.
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